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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4508229002

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 20 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Taped.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Scorpion in The Coming of the Scorpion!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; J. Jonah Jameson pays Dr. Stillwell to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion to try to capture Spider-Man. Stillwell's formula makes Gargan become more evil than he originally was and the Scorpion goes on a rampage and is finally stopped by Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 15 and 158. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: See item notes

Inner well not fully sealed.

Label #4191482002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 21 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Second appearance of the Beetle in Where Flies the Beetle...!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; after getting out of jail, Abner Jenkins dons his Beetle guise and prepares for revenge on the Human Torch; drama between Johnny Storm and Doris Evans and Peter Parker and Betty Brant; Human Torch teams with Spidey against Beetle. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 16 and 159. Spider-Man pin-up by Ditko. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 22 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4465663001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Princess Python (part of the Masters of Menace) in The Clown and His Masters of Menace!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man goes to Ringmaster and his criminal circus performers hotel room; the performers kick Ringmaster out of their group and steal some paintings; Spidey battles Ringmaster. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 17 and 160. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 24 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4454519005

Spider-Man goes to see a psychiatrist! But it's really Mysterio messing with Spidey's mind in "Spider-Man Goes Mad." Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos (actually part of Spider-Man's imagination) by Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, and the Sandman. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 19 and 162. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor and mycomicshop.com president Buddy Saunders! Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 27 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Small back cover tear.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Fifth appearance of the Green Goblin in "Bring Back My Goblin to Me," script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man is caught between the Green Goblin and the Crime-Master. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 22 and 165. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 28 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4305290013

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Molten Man in "The Menace of the Molten Man!", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Peter Parker needs his old costume, so he goes to the lab of the inventor Smythe, who created the robot J. Jonah Jameson used to try and beat Spiderman with; During that battle Parker had to remove his costume in order to escape; While there he witnesses an argument between Smythe and a man named Raxton, which results in an accident turning Raxton into, the Molten Man; At first Raxton is confused when he walks out of the lab, but on the street he gets mad at a driver and smashes the car with his fists; Realizing his power Raxton decides he can be a super villain, but before he can do anything Spiderman comes in through his window and asks Raxton to turn himself in stating that so far no major crimes have been committed; A fight ensues; Peter graduates from high school. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. Reprinted in Marvel Tales #166. This is a very difficult book to find in the higher grades because the black cover easily shows virtually every imperfection, no matter how minor. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 29 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2069641004

Cover by Steve Ditko. Never Step on a Scorpion!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Ditko; Scorpion breaks free from jail and plans on killing both Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page; Ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS fan club. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 168. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-09623D4-036

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Exceptional White.

Label #22-083385D-001

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 2 VG 4.0

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Doctor Strange guest stars in an all-new 20-page story, "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Xandu sends his two henchmen to retrieve half of the Wand of Watoomb from Dr. Strange; Spider-Man mistakes the henchmen for burglars and tries to stop them, leading to a team up between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange to stop Xandu's plan. Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Spider-Man rescues John Jameson, J. Jonah Jameson's son, from his malfunctioning space capsule; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 1. The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When Peter Parker discovers some alien modifications to a professor's radio he tracks down a group of aliens with plans to take over the Earth; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man 2. Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Doom tries to trick Spider-Man into helping him defeat the Fantastic Four. Ditko also provides 5 pages of new pin-ups (Spider-Man's famous foes). Finally, there are three reprints from Amazing Spider-Man 1 ("Spider-Man"), 2 ("The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer!"), and 5 ("Marked for Destruction by Dr. Doom!"). Giant 76-page special! Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 167. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 16 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4231617003

"The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, finished art by Dick Ayers. New line-up for Avengers: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. First appearance in Avengers of Edwin Jarvis, the butler (in Avengers). Villains: The Melter, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the second Black Knight, and Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Guest Appearances by the Sub-Mariner, the Black Widow, the Mole Man, Kang, and Immortus. Cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, the Toad, Beast, Iceman, Angel (on loan from the original X-Men), and Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 10. Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4457582002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "When the Commissar Commands!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Reds (evil commies) led by the monstrous Commissar are enslaving the peaceful land of Sin-Cong; The Avengers travel to that land to aid the people. Commissar defeats them all except the Scarlet Witch who discovers and destroys the Commissar's control panel, ending him. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearance by Edwin Jarvis. Villains: Major Hoy and the Communists oppressors of Sin Cong (first and only appearance). Cameo by Nick Fury. Letter to the editor from Ted White (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 12. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3962502004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 169 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1291494001

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Don't Give Fire a Place to Start! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Partners in Plunder!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Penguin uses an umbrella barrage to trick Batman into planning his next crime for him. "A Bad Day for Batman!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Batman tells the press about his bad day, in which he returns to the scene of a previous case to retrieve some rope, and spots a jewel thief; He pursues, but a series of bad breaks allows the felon to escape. Fingerprint Facts non-fiction page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 170 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2090482001

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Friends Across the Seas public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Genius of the Getaway Gimmicks!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Roy Reynolds, wanting to not make the same mistakes of other criminals, decides to uses a series of getaway gimmicks on the Caped Crusader to effect the escape of he and his men...and succeeds, until Batman baits a trap of his own. "The Puzzle of the Perilous Prizes!", script by Bill Finger, art by Joe Giella (as Bob Kane); When Batman and Robin investigate who entered a contest for an elderly lady, they end up capturing an entirely unrelated gang who think Batman and Robin are after them. Pore Identification non-fiction half-page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 57 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. 1st appearance of Metamorpho in "The Origin of Metamorpho," script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Rex Mason agrees to do one last trip for Simon Stagg which will net him enough money to marry Sapphire; Simon send Java with Rex with orders to strand him in Egypt; Java accidentally traps Rex in a pyramid where Rex is given strange powers over the chemical elements. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

File Copy.

Label #2139824007

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper picks up a lily pad and walks across the pond; Observing this, the animals try to do the same thing, but fall into the water instead. "A Delicate Situation," pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper attempts to visit Mother Nature, hoping that she'll make him very delicate, but she's away at Mars; He gets his wish, but he feels light as a feather. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Ernie Colon; Casper tries to teach Ozzie Ogre how to be kind. "Kooky Spooky" text story, pencils by Ernie Colon. "The Un-haunted House," pencils by Dom Sileo; Spooky battles with an old house until a mirror breaks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 6 VG- 3.5

Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of Mr. Fear in "Trapped by the Fellowship of Fear!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Wally Wood. The Fellowship of Fear includes Mr. Fear, the Ox, and the Eel. Cameos (Mr. Fear's sculptures) by Captain America, Electro, the Owl, Rama-Tut, Mysterio, Spider-Man, the Chameleon, Dr. Doom, the Hatemonger, Diablo, the Beetle, Kraven, Baron Zemo, Iron Man, the Toad, Mr. Doll, the Black Knight, Egghead, the Hulk, the Melter, Cyclops, the Vulture, the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), Dr. Octopus, Dr. Strange, Loki, Thor, the Super Skrull, the Cobra, Magneto, Giant Man, and the Green Goblin!; DD intrudes on a phony movie shoot where the Fellowship of Fear is robbing a bank and gets himself blasted by fear gas; Mr. Fear decides to flush DD out by creating a wax figure of Hornhead for his museum; DD and Foggy both get in a brawl with the Fellowship, and Foggy is injured; DD returns to the wax museum to put an end to the Fellowship. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of Mr. Fear in "Trapped by the Fellowship of Fear!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Wally Wood. The Fellowship of Fear includes Mr. Fear, the Ox, and the Eel. Cameos (Mr. Fear's sculptures) by Captain America, Electro, the Owl, Rama-Tut, Mysterio, Spider-Man, the Chameleon, Dr. Doom, the Hatemonger, Diablo, the Beetle, Kraven, Baron Zemo, Iron Man, the Toad, Mr. Doll, the Black Knight, Egghead, the Hulk, the Melter, Cyclops, the Vulture, the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), Dr. Octopus, Dr. Strange, Loki, Thor, the Super Skrull, the Cobra, Magneto, Giant Man, and the Green Goblin!; DD intrudes on a phony movie shoot where the Fellowship of Fear is robbing a bank and gets himself blasted by fear gas; Mr. Fear decides to flush DD out by creating a wax figure of Hornhead for his museum; DD and Foggy both get in a brawl with the Fellowship, and Foggy is injured; DD returns to the wax museum to put an end to the Fellowship. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 7 GD+ 2.5

"In Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Wally Wood. Namor hires Franklin and Murdock to sue the human race on his behalf. When this doesn't work, he gets himself arrested so he can have his day in court. Realizing humanity won't listen, the Sub-Mariner goes on a rampage which brings Daredevil into the (hopeless) fray. Namor returns to the sea out of respect for DD and to stop Krang from taking over Atlantis. Sub-Mariner/Daredevil pin-up by Wood. Note: First appearance of Daredevil's red costume. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 8 VG 4.0

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Stilt-Man in The Stilt-Man Cometh!, script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Wally Wood; Nelson and Murdock are hired by a disgruntled scientist who claims his boss stole his invention; The scientist turns out, not only to be the real thief, but also the new villain, Stilt-Man. House ad for Fantastic Four #40 and Amazing Spider-Man #26. Letter by artist Alan Hutchinson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Stilt-Man in The Stilt-Man Cometh!, script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Wally Wood; Nelson and Murdock are hired by a disgruntled scientist who claims his boss stole his invention; The scientist turns out, not only to be the real thief, but also the new villain, Stilt-Man. House ad for Fantastic Four #40 and Amazing Spider-Man #26. Letter by artist Alan Hutchinson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 9 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4457582007

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of Klaus Kruger in That He May See!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Bob Powell, breakdowns and finished art by Wally Wood; One of Matt's old college pals is a ruler of his own European country and invites the blind lawyer over to see a doctor about restoring his sight; Once in Lichtenbad, DD is needed as Kruger turns out to be a ruthless dictator; The only doctor who could restore Matt's vision dies in the revolt. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4457582008

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Organizer, Cat Man, Ape Man, Frog Man, and Bird Man in While the City Sleeps!, script and finished art by Wally Wood, breakdowns by Bob Powell; Foggy is recruited to run as District Attorney for the Reform Party, but something shady is going on as the Organizer and his Ani-Men are involved; DD tries to solve the mystery. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Top edge of front cover trimmed.

Label #4461664004

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Organizer, Cat Man, Ape Man, Frog Man, and Bird Man in While the City Sleeps!, script and finished art by Wally Wood, breakdowns by Bob Powell; Foggy is recruited to run as District Attorney for the Reform Party, but something shady is going on as the Organizer and his Ani-Men are involved; DD tries to solve the mystery. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 10 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Wally Wood. First appearance of the Organizer, Cat Man, Ape Man, Frog Man, and Bird Man in While the City Sleeps!, script and finished art by Wally Wood, breakdowns by Bob Powell; Foggy is recruited to run as District Attorney for the Reform Party, but something shady is going on as the Organizer and his Ani-Men are involved; DD tries to solve the mystery. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 11 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

Cover pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Wally Wood. The Organizer returns with Ape Man, Bird Man, Cat Man, and Frog Man in A Time To Unmask!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Bob Powell, inks by Wally Wood; The case of the Organizer and the Reform Party is wrapped up as mysteries are all solved; Matt takes a leave of absence from the law firm. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 99 GD/VG 3.0

1st appearance of Beast Boy - Cover by Bob Brown. The Deadly Sting of the Bug Man (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; The Doom Patrol put on a public display wherein Robotman dives off the hand of Elasti-Girl and is saved at the last minute by Larry's Negative Man form; This ends with Robotman almost face planting into the ground; hes humiliated when a pennant gets stuck to his face; Larry reveals to the others that he doesn't want to always rely on his Negative Man form and be a real man and fight for himself. In the Spider's Parlor(part 1). The Beast-Boy (part 1), script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; One night the Doom Patrol returns to their base to find that it's been trashed by what appears to be various different animals; Convinced that the attacker will return, the Doom Patrol set up a trap for them. That Kid's Not So Green! (part 1). Writer James Van Hise gets a mention on the letters page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 35 FR/GD 1.5

4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Calamity on the Campus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Diablo takes control of the Dragon Man android and wreaks havoc on the Empire State campus. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Intro and first appearance of Madam Medusa (of the Inhumans) in The Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed and Sue announce their engagement. The Wizard forms the Frightful Four and attacks the Baxter Building. The Frightful Four include Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and Paste-Pot Pete. Brief appearances by the Avengers, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 39 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone and Wally Wood (on Daredevil figure). A Blind Man Shall Lead Them!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia [as Frank Ray] and Wally Wood (Matt Murdock and Daredevil figures); Reed devises mechanical devices to enable the FF to duplicate their vanished super-powers; Matt Murdoch visits the FF and Dr. Doom attacks; Daredevil assists the FF in battling Doom. Cameos by Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 41 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Brutal Betrayal of Ben Grimm!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Frightful Four kidnap the Thing and brainwash him into aiding them against the rest of the FF. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 43 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Lo! There Shall Be An Ending!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Reed manages to free Ben and Johnny from the Frightful Four's brainwashing and he and Sue defeat the villains. Doctor Doom appearance. Story continues in Fantastic Four Annual #3. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 44 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Gentleman's Name Is Gorgon! or What a Way to Spend a Honeymoon!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Medusa seeks the FF's help in eluding Gorgon. Dragon Man appearance. Letter to the editor from Dave Cockrum. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4128744002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 GD 2.0

Corner piece torn out (slightly affects panel edge).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 3 GD 2.0

Reed and Sue get married in a new story, "Bedlam at the Baxter Building!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe, both heroes and villains, appears in this story. Steve Ditko provided the art on Spider-Man in panel 4 of page 14. This issue also reprints "Captives of the Deadly Duo" (from FF 6), "A Visit with the Fantastic Four" (FF 11), and "The Impossible Man" (FF 11). Kirby/Chic Stone cover. Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 151 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Invader From the Dark Dimension, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Barry "Flash" Allen and Jay Garrick (the Flash of Earth 2) battle The Shade. GI Joe toy ad. 80 pg. Giant More Secret Origins ad. Astroforce Space Soldiers toy ad. What's the Difference Between Dumb and Mute public service announcement, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Ed Big Daddy Roth custom finishes ad. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Flash subscription ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 37 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Earth--Without a Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Johnny Thunder of Earth-1 takes control of the Earth-2 counterpart's Thunderbolt after the Johnny of Earth-2 accidentally asks T-Bolt to transport him to Earth-1 to meet his counterpart (since he wondered if he had a counterpart on Earth-1 like the other heroes); The Earth-1 Johnny then goes back in time to prevent the JLAers from existing when they stop T-Bolt from committing crimes for him; After being defeated by the JSA later on, he has the Thunderbolt go back in time again to create a Lawless League (based off the JLA's origins) from his criminal associates to confront the JSA on Earth-1. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 38 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson (center panel) and Bernard Sachs (vignettes). Crisis on Earth-A!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The JSA defeats the Lawless League and then the three monstrous creatures created by the Johnny Thunder of Earth-1; He concedes defeat and tells the Thunderbolt to turn back time to before he ever heard of him; T-Bolt then later stops Johnny when he's about to wonder if he has a counterpart on Earth-1 again, since all previous events were erased from everyone's minds. Star Names! fact page by Julius Schwartz. Nature's Bill of Rights public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 16 CGC 8.5 Twin Cities

Paper: White

Twin Cities.

Label #0914690010

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Robots for Sale, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; a nameless villain almost buys the Metal Men. Cover price $0.12.

Rocket's Blast Comicollector (1961 RBCC) 36 GD 2.0

Last page detached.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #36 (70 pgs; ditto), with The Hangman cover art by Howard Keltner. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s, and this issue was published after the merger with Comicollector. It features: an ad for Rocket's Blast Special #1; "Seuling's Corner" by Phil Seuling; Paul Gambaccini's "Rocketeer Gossip" column; a drawing of The Black Condor by RLM; ads for Alter Ego #8 and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (book); a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 45-cent cover price. 1965. Circulation: over 700. Cover price $0.45.

Rocket's Blast Comicollector (1961 RBCC) 41 VG 4.0

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #41 (84 pgs; ditto), with Black Hood cover art by Rich Buckler. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for Makudan #1, Fantasy Illustrated #4, and The Guide to Comics Fandom; Rick Weingroff's "Rocketeer Gossip" column; "Seuling's Corner" by Phil Seuling; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 50-cent cover price. 1965. Circulation: over 650. Cover price $0.50.

Rocket's Blast Comicollector (1961 RBCC) 42 VG+ 4.5

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #42 (82 pgs; ditto), with Batman, 25 Years Ago cover art. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for The Guidebook to Comics Fandom, Comic Cuts #1, Star-Studded Comics #7, and The International Comic Art Society; "Seuling's Corner"; "Candid Comments" by Calvin Castine; a feature on the differences between Marvel and DC by Rick Weingroff; a piece on Captain America 15-18 by Raymond Miller; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 50-cent cover price. 1965. Circulation: 800. Cover price $0.50.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 128 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Human Torch and the Thing guest star in "Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch," script by Stan Lee and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Quicksilver wants to leave Magneto's group but his sister Wanda reminds him that she is in his debt; The Scarlet Witch takes her brother's lead and they seek out the Fantastic Four for advice; They encounter Ben and Johnny at FF headquarters where a misunderstanding turns into a brawl; Cameos by the X-Men (Angel, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Iceman), Magneto, the Mastermind, the Blob, and the Yancy Street Gang. Dr. Strange Master of the Mystic Arts illustration by Steve Ditko. "The Demon's Disciple!", script by Steve Ditko (plot, uncredited) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange receives a desperate plea for help from a man who became a disciple of someone called The Demon, not realizing the seriousness of the situation; The Demon transports the man back to his lair and consigns him to a pit beneath the floor; Strange tracks the man's location and confronts the evil mystic in an epic battle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.